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Surface Level Podcast
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 11 ก.พ. 2020
A weekly show hosted by longtime friends Jordan, Damon, and Tony, explores the complexities of the Black and Queer experience. Through personal stories, dynamic guests, and curious conversations, this series offers a nuanced understanding of identity, race, and sexuality that goes beyond the surface level, with a touch of humor and a fearless willingness to challenge the norm.
Is Queer Masculinity Also Toxic? With Sailey Williams
Damon, Jordan & Tony are curious - where do we stand on toxic masculinity?
In season one, we discussed the obsession with masculinity in the queer community-chasing "trade," butching it up around straight people, and learning to embrace our femininity. Today, let’s examine where we stand on toxic masculinity. We are excited to welcome Sailey Williams, creative director, photographer, and publisher, to the Surface Level family. Together, we explore the desires of "masc for masc" gays, the inclination of some queer men to distance themselves from femininity, and how both masculinity and femininity can thrive within our community.
We know a lot, but we don’t know it all, so join the conversation on social and let us know your thoughts.
In season one, we discussed the obsession with masculinity in the queer community-chasing "trade," butching it up around straight people, and learning to embrace our femininity. Today, let’s examine where we stand on toxic masculinity. We are excited to welcome Sailey Williams, creative director, photographer, and publisher, to the Surface Level family. Together, we explore the desires of "masc for masc" gays, the inclination of some queer men to distance themselves from femininity, and how both masculinity and femininity can thrive within our community.
We know a lot, but we don’t know it all, so join the conversation on social and let us know your thoughts.
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I wonder if this feeling I have about this episode is a “equity feels like discrimination to the privileged” thing because monogamy comes to me naturally, and is the privileged relationship type even tho I’m a black queer 🤔 or if the way I felt Jordan was treated for his relationship style as bad as I thought…it might be both….Damon and Tony had them “we have superior mindsets” faces on the whole time and tried to clean it up at the end….it doesn’t matter which type you have, you’re going to have problems unique to whatever relationship you have
i need the doll in white to speak up a little
Ya’ll have a great way of speaking about serious subjects in an easy and mature way. Pertaining to the whole “girl” thing so many people have a problem w that word. And it wasn’t until I got checked by someone I was dating and they explained it to me and I remember them telling me it was disrespectful. The last thing I want to do is disrespect someone when it’s unwarranted so I just removed it from my vocabulary when dealing with that person (or at least tried my hardest). Hopefully that helps.
Ya’ll have a great way of speaking about serious subjects in an easy and mature way. Pertaining to the whole “girl” thing so many people have a problem w that word. And it wasn’t until I got checked by someone I was dating and they explained it to me and I remember them telling me it was disrespectful. The last thing I want to do is disrespect someone when it’s unwarranted so I just removed it from my vocabulary when dealing with that person (or at least tried my hardest). Hopefully that helps.
Hmmmm... Where in hell is the representation of manly, homosexual men??!!! Wow!!🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
The girls aren’t gurls, but the GURLS are indeed gurls.
Y-E-S! thank-you
We always wanna talk about hyper masculinity but then leave hyper femininity out. I’m just tired of seeing soo much neck rolling. Where are the gays that are ok with their “boy next door”
The one with the braids ( I’m bad with names lol) in the beginning when he answered the question about masculinity, he answered it perfectly. Nothing wrong with having a masculine attraction as a preference but where the issue lies is others who have disdain for those who don’t identify as such.
Why do we want relationships between 2 men to mirror heterosexual relationships? They can never ever be the same.
How can 5 grown men say "who's gonna be the boy" ? You're still men regardless of your character. Emasculating yourselves then turning around and blaming the community/society shows lack of accountability. Work on your own masculinity and become the men you want to see in the community.
I don’t care what you call me (Gurl), As long as you call me! 😂😂😂🤓 33:33
It’s the hypocrisy for me. Not sure why it’s okay for fems to want masculine men but it’s not okay for masculine men to want masculine men. With how bad dating is I’d like to think if most gay men were attracted to femininity they’d just choose to live a straight life with a woman. Stop trying to force it. People like what they like.
It becomes less of a preference when you insert the word “Only” into your preferences. i.e. I only like light skin, I only like white, I only like masc/fem which then borders on discrimination. 🤓 20:38
I do believe "masc" is a preference. And if someone is not into flamboyant/fem guys or others, you just have to decline politely :) Good manners are dying nowadays. I see more and more guys putting on profile or saying it in bars: i only look for fem guys, only trans girl/guy. Isn't it a preference ? Also , the corn industry (explosion of OF) makes people lean forward wheat they see: macho, masc, straight fantasy with gay4pay...
Y’all need my boy @boypleasewhateverpodcast on yall show
@BPW901
And yall delete comments? Weird, back to the Read
Nobody deleted anything
Yes it's toxic af.
Yes.
Herby!!! Love him.
The only people that think masculinity is toxic are those that have invested years of their lives being effeminate and cannot be masculine and ALSO wish they could. This is like men with smaller endowment, being mad at or labeling men that prefer larger endowment as toxic! The same way that man cannot change the size of his meat, effeminate men cannot usually mask their effeminate energy that they decided to put on. IF men can get on apps, specifying they want a certain amount of inches or bigger, if men of color can perpetuate a safe space for non blacks to request "BBC" and use other terms rooted in racism, then those of us that are masculine and prefer the same, especially those of us that like masculine bottoms, should not be labeled as toxic. It's to the point where i see brothas writing in their bios, they aren't endowed lol. what i would suggest is to be confident in how you show up. if you do not LIKE how you show up, do what you can to change it but love the ones that love you back.
Not y’all deleting my comments 😂😂 ok bet , I see where y’all stand . Y’all can’t handle real conversation
the fact that you don't know that the TH-cam deletes the comments and not the hosts... is... wow
Oop thanks for letting me know not to watch. Done with echo chamber content
@@Aeom_333 TH-cam is deleting it not the OP. smh. Small 🧠’s detected
The lies! The lies!
@@SurfaceLevelPodcast I posted 3 other comments and they all are gone
Thats beyond bias and willful blindness, from people who aren't masculine to suggest when the issue is toxic femininity, you dudes are the ones with the narcissistic issues that can't accept facts or reality its disgusting how much hate you have for being a man that level of shame is wicked , to have no empathy for other men still trying to get women's approval because you couldn't get your mother and queer is an insult that means weird and for mostly str8 people who are non-conformist who have never had homosexual relations but wish t take from the LGb what we fought for the same as immigrants taking affirmative action from black people and displacing them in society for racist anti black immigrants of color where black people are struggling
Y’all basically saying relax don’t be offended by me calling you gurl but, don’t call me a FA*G or Cun* … make it make sense
Glad I found yall podcast I been watching yall clips on ig. Keep up the great work.
Thank you!!
Y’all definitely don’t want all gay to subscribe to yall page, y’all only want Fems to watch with the way y’all handle ur dialogue
This conversation definitely surface level , great name for podcast.. y’all did not go deep
What did you want them to hit?
@ the masculine presenting mens prospective is missing
@@kevdadude3329and what is that perspective? Enlighten us. What *specifically* would have been missing from the substance of the conversation?
@@kevdadude3329 Then go find another podcast.
While there isn't an overly masculine person on the podcast, I thought the direction of the conversation was very thoughtful yet lighthearted. As a masculine presenting man, I'm curious what ideas you feel were under explored. I personally liked how they talked about region and safety playing a role in preferences. I feel like a lot of people miss that or are very harsh on DL and trade. But I would love to hear your perspective. And Merry Christmas!
4 Fems discussing toxic masculinity while not looking inward about themselves. Where’s the masculine balance in this conversation?
What about toxic Fems ? The fighting , the outing of other men , the drama filled life’s ? Let’s talk about it
‘I’m going home’ ‘I’m scared’ ‘Absolutely not’ ‘Some … times’ 😂
Variety is the spice of life 😂
Trade?? What is that? How do we keep getting these new words to fall under? …..I agree also with not calling every gay man “gurl”. Some of y’all get too comfortable and try to put everyone in ur own box 📦 .
“Trade” is NOT new 😂
@ Not new to you but it is to millions of others. I’m 36 and never heard it .
you certainly told us your age by not knowing what trade is lol.
@ And only you fems care about aging 😑. Why would my age bother me? Youll be here too genius
Trade is over a decade old lol 😂
Thank you all for having these conversations. Continued growth and success to Surface Level Podcast!❤
Thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed this episode and appreciate the love!
The way I have needed Surface Level in my life! Thank you for this Christmas gift!
Happy to be back! Thank you for watching!
Always the fem ones complaining when they are the ones who reject another fem immediately because they are too “fish” or they see them as “sisters” start with the fems who the majority reject other fems in favor of masc first. Then go the masc to masc guys.
thank yall for this 🙇🏽♂️
You’re welcome!
when are y’all going to have a dark skin on the show ? like not the lighter brown skin shade but dark skin fem or something
This is our 10th season, are you new to the show? There’s over 100 episodes with guests from all walks of life.
Before i listen: Very A lot of internal judgement externalized. From personal past sentiments, growth and current experiences.
Thank you
I don’t understand the need for all gay men to be feminine. There is a scale between femininity and masculinity.
Girl! it's a boundary issue.
It can be and misogynistic
Especially at work! People will talk bad about you!! As long as you get your work done, get your paycheck, ignore them.
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Mmmmm, Hello😜
So much to be said still towards the last 10 min. We need a part 2🥹🥹
Thank you for watching!
I agree with Jordan sexy butt.
I love how yall difference in opinion but respect each other
Thank you! We try to keep it cute.
what a beautiful episode. it definitely opened me up to some blindspots I have.
Jordan is so precious. The way how he explains "lock it down" really shows the growth because I don't think he would have ever been able to articulate his views this much about his relationship. Kudos that you found someone who gets you and y'all can be on the same page or spreadsheet. I also appreciate the different perspectives of non monogamy especially when Damon explains how things can be better with folks that you know vs being with strangers or anonymous folks. Also, Tony, are y'all gonna talk about that friends sleeping with each other part.....38:45 👀
Congratulation my brother on ten years, you all have been a great help to so many of us who are still discovering who we really and and what we want to become. Each segment is a source of help to all of us. Thanks again
It's been 10 seasons of the podcast, not 10 years of it, but I share your sentiment of congratulating them on the work done.
Appreciate the love! This is beautiful to hear and we receive it 🥹
I really enjoyed this episode fellas. I took a moment to listen not only to Serpentwithfeet, i also listened to Willow’s current album, and i have to say it was giving me a Joanie Mitchell vibe, and i dug it. I’am gonna pop it on later to just vibe with it to see if i have the same reaction. Go head Girl!